Automatic Gearbox - Skoda Rapid Spaceback Owner's Manual

Only a floor mat (ex-factory or from the ŠKODA Original Accessories range)
which can be secured to the attachment points should be used in the driver's
footwell.
WARNING
There should be no objects in the driver's footwell, otherwise the pedal op-
eration can be impeded - risk of accident!

Automatic gearbox

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Select selector lever position
Selector lever lock
Manual shifting (Tiptronic)
Starting-off and driving
The automatic transmission performs an automatic gear change irrespective of
the engine load, the operation of the accelerator, the vehicle speed and the
selected driving mode.
The modes of the automatic transmission can be adjusted by the driver by
means of the selector lever.
WARNING
Do not accelerate when selecting drive mode prior to moving off - risk of
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accident!
Never move the selector lever to mode R or P when driving – risk of acci-
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dent!
If the vehicle stalls, with engine running, in the D, S, R or Tiptronic mode,
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the vehicle must be prevented from rolling away by means of the brake
pedal or the parking brake. Even when the engine is idling, the power
transmission is never completely interrupted – the vehicle crawls forward.
When leaving the vehicle, the selector lever must always be set to P. Oth-
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erwise, the vehicle could be set in motion - risk of accident.
CAUTION
If you want to move the selector lever from position N to position D / S whilst
driving, the engine must be running at idling speed.
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Driving
Select selector lever position
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Read and observe
92 The selector lever can be moved by shifting to one of the following positions
» Fig. 110. In some positions you have to push the locking button
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When the ignition is switched on, the gearbox mode and the currently selected
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gear are indicated in the display
Parking - the position can be set only when the vehicle is at a standstill.
P
The drive wheels are mechanically locked.
Reverse gear - the position can only be selected when the vehicle is sta-
R
tionary and the engine is idling.
Neutral (idle position) - power transmission to the drive wheels is inter-
N
rupted.
Forward mode / sports programme - the gear change takes place in the
D/S
position S at higher engine speeds than in mode D
(Sprung position) - choice between positions D and S
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In mode D or S, the forward gears are shifted automatically depending on the
engine load, the operation of the accelerator pedal, the vehicle speed, and the
selected driving mode .
Fig. 110
Selector lever/display
and on page 92 first.
» Fig. 110.
» page 93.